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Celebrating 125 Years of the University of Northern Colorado: Origin and First Year

Exhibit Guide for the University's 125th Anniversary Gallery Show

State Normal School

R.S. Roeschlaub sketch of the proposed State Normal School Building

Program for the laying of the State Normal School cornerstone

Railroad advertisement for the laying of the State Normal School cornerstone

Dedication of the State Normal School building cornerstone on Rattlesnake Hill, June 13, 1890

Laying the cornerstone for State Normal School building on Rattlesnkae Hill, June 13, 1890

President Thomas J. Gray, 1890-1891

The east wing of the Normal School building was not completed until 1891. Classes were held in various locations around Greeley including the Greeley Baptist Church, Greeley Unitarian Church, weld County Court House, and the Opera House.